{
 "city": "Brewer",
 "state": "Maine",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/brewermaine.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Waterfront district zoning amendments",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review proposed amendments to the Land Use Code to create a Waterfront district. The board will then make a recommendation to the City Council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-234",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on land use code amendments and mobile home park ordinance repeal",
   "summary": "The Brewer City Council will meet in a special session to consider consent calendar items including accepting a $500 grant from Sam's Club, $18,389 in insurance dividends, waiving sewer liens on three properties, and restating the Health Reimbursement Arrangement plan. Under new business, the council will vote on a series of amendments to the Land Use Code (Chapter 24) covering performance standards, site plan review, mobile home parks, and definitions, as well as a repeal of the separate Mobile Home Park and Camping Park Ordinance (Chapter 25). The council will also convene executive sessions on an economic development matter and a personnel matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-233",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Culture and Arts Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on sponsorship levels, discuss Wreaths Across America",
   "summary": "The Culture and Arts Committee will vote on suggested sponsorship levels for events. They will also discuss and decide on participation in Wreaths Across America. Updates on Sundaes in the Park and the Riverwalk Festival will be provided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review land use code amendments and two site plans",
   "summary": "The Brewer Planning Board will hold public hearings and reviews for two site plan applications: a change of use at 30 Clisham Road and a business office/wellness center at 613 South Main Street. The board will also consider proposed amendments to Chapter 24 Land Use Code covering multiple articles, with a recommendation to City Council. Public comments on non-agenda items and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-231",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on proposed water rate increase and Benjamin's Brewer license",
   "summary": "The Brewer City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed 3% water rate increase (14% for high usage) and a liquor/amusement license for MF Dream, LLC d/b/a Benjamin's Brewer at 46 Acme Road. The council also plans to approve Fiscal Year 2027 budgets, set tax due dates, and amend ordinances on hauled wastewater and park vehicle restrictions. A proclamation for Juneteenth Celebration Day will be read.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-230",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on grant application for Capri Street Park basketball court",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring a presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 City of Brewer and Brewer School Department budgets, followed by public comments. The primary action item is an order to authorize a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for the Capri Street Park basketball court construction project, committing $29,785 in local matching funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-229",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-229",
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Culture and Arts Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on Holiday Decorating Contest for Winter Event",
   "summary": "The Brewer Culture and Arts Committee will consider approving the April 2026 meeting minutes, continue discussion on the 2026 Event Calendar and Riverwalk Festival update, and vote on a Holiday Decorating Contest for the winter event. They will also discuss sponsorship levels, planning for Summer 2026, Wreaths Across America, and current BCAC funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-228",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-228",
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to award $52,700 contract for Pier Park trail design",
   "summary": "The Council will consider awarding a contract to Acorn Engineering for engineering and design of a multi-use trail system at Pier Park, funded by a $250,000 state grant. Also on the agenda are ordinance amendments to remove yard sale permitting requirements, update zoning use and dimensional rules, and revise hauled wastewater discharge standards. A consent calendar includes purchases of a used ambulance and replacement security system equipment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-227",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-227",
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Two drive-thru coffee shops up for site plan review",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings and review site plan applications for two proposed coffee shops. One is a drive-thru-only on Mullen Way; the other is a walk-in and drive-thru at 972 Wilson Street. The board may vote to approve, deny, or condition the projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-226",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on zoning amendments and waterfront zone discussion",
   "summary": "The council will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing eight amusement licenses for local venues. The consent calendar includes contracts for assessing software and engineering for a stream crossing on North Main Street, as well as a local match for a Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund grant. New business features three amendments to the Land Use Code and a discussion on a proposed Waterfront Zone.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-204",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-204",
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Culture and Arts Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to plan 2026 events, vote on tree lighting location and decorating contest",
   "summary": "The Culture and Arts Committee will elect officers and vote on amending bylaws. Members will finalize the 2026 event calendar, decide on subcommittees, and vote on the location for the tree lighting. The committee will also vote on a winter decorating contest and consider a banner purchase needing city council approval.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-203",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-203",
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold FY2027 budget workshop, consider removing yard sale permit",
   "summary": "The Brewer City Council will hold a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider an ordinance to eliminate the permitting requirement for yard sales. The consent calendar includes accepting donations, awarding a contract for Stone Street reconstruction, and approving asset forfeiture funds. A resolution recognizing Compotech, Inc. as SBA Manufacturer of the Year is also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-202",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-202",
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Review of multi-family housing on Wilson Street and land use code amendments",
   "summary": "The Board will continue a public hearing regarding site plan review for W & S, Inc. multi-family units at Wilson Street. Additionally, the Board will hold a public hearing and review proposed amendments to several articles of the Chapter 24 Land Use Code.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-201",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.brewermaine.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}